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Post by Happy prose on Dec 20, 2014 9:22:58 GMT -5
Does anyone have a jawbone UP, Fitbit, etc? Why did you get that model, and do you like it? I'm trying to decide if I really need all the bells and whistles. I would like one I can sync with a food app like myfitpal or sparkpeople. Any advice?
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Dec 20, 2014 10:07:52 GMT -5
I have a fit bit, have had one for a couple of years. It syncs with both of those applications. I like it and am currently awaiting the arrival of a new fancier fit bit that comes out next year.
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Post by Happy prose on Dec 20, 2014 10:31:39 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 10:41:41 GMT -5
I have the Fitbit Force and I love it. At lunch time I can see I didn't take many steps yet, so I go for a walk. Same thing when i get home from work. I will make "extra" trips to the basement to register more flights of stairs. It's fun and encourages me to stay active. The Fitbit Force allows you to see time, steps, calories, flights of stairs, and active minutes without looking at the app on your phone.
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Post by Happy prose on Dec 20, 2014 10:44:18 GMT -5
That's exactly why I want one! A few years ago I wore a pedometer, and it made me move more to up my numbers.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 11:13:17 GMT -5
I have the Fitbit Flex. I didn't choose it, it chose me. My Mom upgraded to the Charge so she could have a clock and caller ID and gave me her Flex. I like it ok, but I think it grossly overestimates my steps. The "Goal" is 10,000 steps a day, but I get between 8-9K everyday doing nothing out of the ordinary and I sit at a desk from 7:30-4:00. Half the time I don't even get up to get lunch! I think a more realistic goal for me would be 13K steps. Then I'd have to actually get out and go for a walk or two!
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Post by Happy prose on Dec 20, 2014 12:53:30 GMT -5
I wonder why the flex isn't accurate. Is it worn on the wrist? I'm a big walker and need that part to be right!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 14:36:06 GMT -5
I wonder why the flex isn't accurate. Is it worn on the wrist? I'm a big walker and need that part to be right! Well, I wouldn't say it's not accurate, but it is worn on the wrist and tracks arm movement. All arm movement is not steps. I get steps when I'm working around at my desk, driving my car, giving my kid a bath... but you can walk all day in the grocery store pushing a cart and get none because your arm isn't moving (I take it off and put it in my pocket when pushing a cart or stroller). You're supposed to wear it on your non-dominant arm to reduce extraneous movement, but I'm ambidextrous which might explain why I get more steps showing up. Most people don't use their non-dominant as much as I do.
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Post by Happy prose on Dec 20, 2014 15:14:27 GMT -5
I think I might like the Jawbone UP Move. It clips on, or in pocket.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 19:46:43 GMT -5
Ask Google how the Fitbit measures steps. I can't remember how it does, but it's not through arm movement.
Also, I think you can adjust how sensitive it is on the website.
I don't have a problem with it being inaccurate.
Fitbit also makes one that clips on.
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Post by Happy prose on Dec 20, 2014 19:53:43 GMT -5
I can't remember, but is Fitbit only compatible with the iPhone? I have an android.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 20:18:50 GMT -5
Ask Google how the Fitbit measures steps. I can't remember how it does, but it's not through arm movement.Also, I think you can adjust how sensitive it is on the website. I don't have a problem with it being inaccurate.
Fitbit also makes one that clips on.I don't know about that. Right now I'm sitting on the couch watching the steps add on my phone app real time as I lift my hand up and down.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 20:19:14 GMT -5
I can't remember, but is Fitbit only compatible with the iPhone? I have an android. I use mine with an android.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Dec 20, 2014 20:35:12 GMT -5
Ask Google how the Fitbit measures steps. I can't remember how it does, but it's not through arm movement.Also, I think you can adjust how sensitive it is on the website. I don't have a problem with it being inaccurate.
Fitbit also makes one that clips on.I don't know about that. Right now I'm sitting on the couch watching the steps add on my phone app real time as I lift my hand up and down. Weird, I never had that issue at all when I had the flex. I did, however make sure I adjusted its sensitivity level as soon as I got it. I switched to the One which is clip on because i didn't like having the flex on my wrist. I prefer a watch and bracelets. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using proboards
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Dec 20, 2014 20:36:41 GMT -5
I am waiting for the ChargeHR... It was a watch and the other features that someone mentioned regarding the Charge, but also has a heart rate monitor. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using proboards
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 20:50:55 GMT -5
I am waiting for the ChargeHR... It was a watch and the other features that someone mentioned regarding the Charge, but also has a heart rate monitor. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using proboards Isn't the ChargeHR out already? I called my Mom when getting her Charge (I had a 20% off an entire shopping trip coupon) to make sure she didn't want the pricier one.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 21:00:45 GMT -5
How Does it Work? The Flex uses an accelerometer to measure movement. An accelerometer is small device that measures motion. Take walking for instance. The accelerometer measures the acceleration of movement over a certain distance as a sign that someone is starting or ending a step. When your arm swings forward, the accelerometer within the Fitbit Flex on your wrist counts this as a step. When the arm stops and accelerates backwards, this is another step. www.healthynomics.com/2013/05/fitbit-flex-review/I have confirmed that lifting your arm to drink a beer and subsequently lowering it counts as two steps.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Dec 20, 2014 22:40:55 GMT -5
Very interesting thread. I never get anything from Fitbit users or other type of devices other than I like it. How can they compare with just one device? I am glad your beer drinking is counting toward steps .
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Post by Happy prose on Dec 21, 2014 6:53:25 GMT -5
I remembered this morning that I have a cool Omron pedometer that basically does the same thing, but doesn't send to my computer. Do I care? I'm going to get a battery for it and see if I'm happy. You can throw this one in your pocket too. The only thing it doesn't do is give you an idle alarm, but I'm not sure the Jawbone Move (that I was leaning towards) does either.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 8:45:52 GMT -5
From the Fitbit website: "Fitbit trackers have a finely tuned algorithm for step counting. The algorithm is designed to look for motion patterns most indicative of people walking. One condition for a motion pattern to be recognized as a step is the motion must be large enough. The algorithm implements this by setting a threshold. If a motion and its subsequent acceleration measurement data meet the threshold, the motion will be counted as a step. If that threshold is not met, the algorithm won’t count the motion as a step."
Algorithm is the word I couldn't remember. My Fitbit Force doesn't count a step unless I am up on my feet. (I must look like a weirdo sitting here moving my arm seeing if it will record steps. It won't.)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 9:15:08 GMT -5
help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/How-accurate-is-my-FlexFlex is a motion sensor on your wrist. There are many instances where your hands may be moving, but your body may not be, such as playing the drums, cooking, or even burping a baby. Flex may count some extra steps here and there to give you credit when it thinks you are active.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Dec 21, 2014 9:20:09 GMT -5
I am waiting for the ChargeHR... It was a watch and the other features that someone mentioned regarding the Charge, but also has a heart rate monitor. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using proboards Isn't the ChargeHR out already? I called my Mom when getting her Charge (I had a 20% off an entire shopping trip coupon) to make sure she didn't want the pricier one. Nope, it doesn't come out until 2015. You can preorder it through a lot of retailers, but it isn't available yet. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using proboards
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 9:35:17 GMT -5
Isn't the ChargeHR out already? I called my Mom when getting her Charge (I had a 20% off an entire shopping trip coupon) to make sure she didn't want the pricier one. Nope, it doesn't come out until 2015. You can preorder it through a lot of retailers, but it isn't available yet. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using proboards Target must just be getting ready. They had it on the display and even spots for it on the rack, but there must not have been any there.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Dec 21, 2014 9:42:31 GMT -5
I keep trying to find a release date for it. If its early 2015 I'm willing to wait.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 10:27:06 GMT -5
help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/How-accurate-is-my-FlexFlex is a motion sensor on your wrist. There are many instances where your hands may be moving, but your body may not be, such as playing the drums, cooking, or even burping a baby. Flex may count some extra steps here and there to give you credit when it thinks you are active.
Note to self: Never buy a Fitbit Flex.
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Post by Malarky on Dec 21, 2014 11:14:12 GMT -5
Very interesting thread. I never get anything from Fitbit users or other type of devices other than I like it. How can they compare with just one device? I am glad your beer drinking is counting toward steps . I've had an number of different pedometers and trackers. I'm a huge fan of the fitbit. It is the only one that I have ever found to accurately count my steps. I have it set for "less sensitive" so it only registers true steps. I check it occasionally to ensure that it's still monitoring correctly. I also love that it counts flights of stairs. I have the one. I wear it on my hip. It's discreet. I've never had one of the wrist models, I wouldn't be able to wear it a work. I may strap my one to my wrist next time I have a beer, though.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 17:45:55 GMT -5
This is getting funny. I am not going to fight about a fricking Fitbit. I am going to walk to the garbage can and throw mine away.
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Post by Happy prose on Dec 21, 2014 18:15:29 GMT -5
@bluester Mail it to me! I was enjoying the tiff!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 18:25:38 GMT -5
This is getting funny. I am not going to fight about a fricking Fitbit. I am going to walk to the garbage can and throw mine away. We were fighting? I was just backing up my statement that the wrist ones use arm movement...with info from the Fitbit website. And I certainly wasn't suggesting it was a piece of shit you should throw away. Even Fitbit says accuracy in step count is not as important as tracking and observing trends. That is why I've been getting a baseline of how many steps I get in during a normal day. I think a 50% increase in that (which has been about 8-9K) would be the most beneficial for me.
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